Artists groups with The Image Bank, Stone, and FPG/VCG have developed private chat groups to discuss business and other issues of interest to stock photographers. They are seeking new members. This story outlines how to join.
The Boston Globe has presented freelancers with a contract that attempts to get unlimited reuse rights, for no additional fee, to anything originally produced for the Globe. This story outlines things photographers should consider when negotiating with the Globe.
Five major organizations of writers, graphic artists and photographers have united to denounce The Boston Globe's attempt to cram an unfair contract down the throats of its loyal freelance contributors. PACA also denounces the contract.
PACA wants to know what photographers think. They want to know the Best and the Worst things about picture agencies from the photographer's point of view. The results will be discussed at their June annual meeting.
Upon further review the Corbis contract and its implementation has more problems than we first spotted -- particularly for editorial photographers. Read this story in conjunction with Story 296.
The results of the annual photographer survey are available. 138 photographers responded with a total 1999 stock income of $12,636,770. Their gross photo income was $20,358,485. Review the analysis.
UK writer Ian Buchanan analyses the psyche of Stone in an interview with Stone creative director Andrew Saunders and art director Zoe Whishaw. This article was first published in the British Journal of Photography.
Corbis is out with a new photographer contract. Given the way the industry is headed this contract has several positive aspects, but there are also two or three points that should be given careful consideration before signing.
Getty Images, Inc. announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Visual Communications Group (VCG) from United News & Media PLC. The acquisition was financed using the proceeds of a $250 million 5% convertible subordinated note offering due 2007, which closed on March 6, 2000.
Corbis has announced that it has agreed to acquire The Stock Market. TSM is estimated to have gross annual sales in the range of $35 million. The deal is expected to close in mid-April.